Physically healthy person would have energy flowing unobstructed through their body. However, when we experience traumas of any kind, no matter how seemingly insignificant, the energy flow in our bodies…

Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an alternative medicine  involving application of pressure  to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques.Reflexology is sometimes combined with other hands-on therapies and…

Cupping therapy is increasingly being used in weight reduction and the removal of cellulite. Many celebrities are now talking about the fascinating effects of the treatment that is a form…

Gua sha is a technique used in traditional East Asian medicine. It is often used to treat muscle pain and tension Gua sha aims to move energy, known as qi…

Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin. Cupping has been characterized as a pseudoscience. Cupping is generally safe when…

The word Prāṇāyāma derives from the Sanskrit words prāṇa and ayāma, translating as “life force” and “expansion”, respectively. It is a common term for various techniques for accumulating, expanding and…

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Acupuncture is a pseudoscience…

Osteopathy is a type of alternative medicine that emphasizes manual readjustments, myofascial release and other physical manipulation of muscle tissue and bones. Practitioners of osteopathy are referred to as osteopaths….

Acupressure (from Latin acus “needle”  + pressure) is an alternative medicine technique similar in principle to acupuncture. It is based on the concept of life energy which flows through “meridians”…

Physical therapy attempts to address the illnesses, or injuries that limit a person’s abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs use an individual’s history and…